Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17951, Robert Fields, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Fields, Robert
NUMBER
S 17951
B. L. Wt. 2465-100.
B. L. Wt. 280-60-55.
carded
CONTENTS

202 / 19 Oct Mar 3 rd Aug 15-15-5
Robert Fitch Robert Field Museum.
Col. Smith Mass. Mus.
Ent. Jan. 20 1780 ) dis 2 1783 )
Revolutionary War
No. May 1828-1149 AD 160 Aq July 12/57 Blyth
Thos. R. Heidenreich New York City

(Mass line) 1149 1108/1/19 New Jersey
Robert Fields
of Bassau in the State of New Jersey who was a Musician in the Comp y commanded by Captain Waddell of the Reg t commanded by Col. Stevens in the Mass. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Trenton at the rate of 88 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 3rd day of March, 1826. 1826.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Mar 1850 and sent to James R. Mitchell. New York City
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Reported to March 1826 Scott L. 11/11/26
Act May 15, 1828 } Revolution Act June 1831 } has Recorded by Book A Vol. 1 Pag
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of June 7. 1832
State of New Jersey ss. On the fifth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared me Robert Fields aged Seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. Says that he enlisted at the Highlands in the State of New York in the Winter of 1779 or 1780 as a musician in the 8th Massachussetts Regiment of the Continental army under the commands of Colonel Stevens and in a company in said Regiment under the command of Captain Headlee. Deponent cannot speak with certainty as to the year or the month when he enlisted. Deponent was at that time living with his mother in the County who after the death of Deponents Father married one Thomas Purdy a soldier in the same Regiment when deponent enlisted; the Regiment was at the Highlands in Winter Quarters. In the following Spring after he enlisted the Regiment crossed the River and went to West Point where they were stationed in the Barracks about one year. During the time that they were stationed at the Barracks at West Point. Deponent was sent over the River to the Hospital and there inoculated for the Small Pox. That after they had remained at West Point about a year they left there by water and went to New Windsor below Newburg where they encamped in the Woods. That Deponent remained with the Regiment in that encampment upwards of two years in company with his mother until such time that she came down to Jersey; and then at the Great Falls of the Raritan
1840 72 1768-

and that after after this He remained with the Regiment in that Encampment until the close of the War Deponent always served as a drummer from the time that he enlisted in the said Regiment and and Company. That the Regiment during this time was always commanded by Colonel Stevens. and was always attached to the Company under the Command of Captain Maddell. He believes that he was upwards of four years in the Army; but he cannot state the precise time when he entered from the fact of his being in the Army before he enlisted. Deponent is confident that he entered  enlisted upwards three years before the peace. He was in the Camp at New Windsor when peace was proclaimed. When the news of peace reached the Army there was great rejoicing they kept it up one whole day and one whole night. He was not in any engagement with the Enemy. That his step father died at the Encampment before the close of the War. Colonel Stevens gave deponent an honorable discharge. After the peace his mother went with him to New Rochelle West Chester County where he was bound out an apprentice to a Cooper. That he continued at that trade for seven years when he was taken sick. That he was taken home to his mother home who had again married and he lived with her and his step father. That in the Spring or Summer of 1785. his mother applied to Captain Maddell who then resided in the City of New York to procure for deponent a Patent or Soldiers Rights. That he obtained for deponent a patent for Five Hundred and fifty acres of lands: and which his

mother sold to Captain Waddel soon after; for some small amount which deponent does not recollect: Deponent has lost his discharge: Remember it was put into the hands of Captain Waddel to procure his patent for land. Since then has no recollection of seeing it. Captain Waddel has been dead for several years. Deponent is not acquainted with any person living who served with him in the army. Deponent was born at Bedford West Chester County New York on the 27 th of March AD 1768. Has no family records as to his age. After the war he lived in different places in the State of New York and New Jersey. Since 1816. has lived at Paterson New Jersey where he now resides.
The reason why deponent did not previously apply for his Pension was the loss of his discharge; and his not being acquainted with any person living who served with him in the Revolutionary war.
He hereby renounces any claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Role of any agency in any state.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid at Paterson New Jersey.
Geo. A. Ryerson Clerk
Notary Public
And the said Court do hereby declare in their opinion that the above named appli- cant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. Paterson May 15 th 1842
David Barnett
Horatio Morris
G. Van Magon
Nicholas Smith
Judges

I George A. Ryerson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Passaic, in the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Niclas for a Petition -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of Office this fifth day of May A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty -
Geo. A. Ryerson

City, County and State of New York
I, Letitia Fields, do depose and say that I am the wife of Robert Fields, who is an applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of 10th May 1834. That I am of the age of 81 years, and that I was married to the said Fields, when I was near nineteen years of age, and he was about twenty one years of age. Said marriage took place, about the year 1784 or 1785.
That I was well acquainted with Alderman Benjamin Blagg, and lived in his family, for about five years, previous to my marriage.
I remember well that at the time of my marriage my husband could not write, but that after that event, he learned to write his name at an evening school. I remember that my husband's mother, told me, that she received only a few dollars, from Captain Mason Wattle, on account of what was due, her son Robert for his pay for services rendered in the Revolution.
My husband's mother received all that was obtained for said services, as she transacted the business with Captain Wattle.
I remember very distinctly that about three years since, that a Mr. Zabriskie, called on my husband to get him to sign some papers, and to ask him questions about his services, in the Revolutionary Wars. That at that period, my husband was suffering under a severe attack of illness and was some way unwell, that I entreated Mr. Zabriskie, to delay his business until my husband should recover, as he was too unwell, to transact any kind of business whatever. Mr. Z. persisted, and obtained some statements or documents from my husband, concerning which, he now says he has no recollection of, and which I believe to be perfectly true, as his mind at that particular time, was in such a state, that I do not believe, he knew what he was stating to Mr. Zabriskie.
I am now a resident of New York. Letitia Fields Mark
Sworn before me this 15th day of November 1849. R. L. DUCREY Commissioner of Oaths

State of New York
City & County of New York p: I do hereby certify that from my acquaintance with the within named Letitia Fields, who resides in my immediate neighborhood, and from inquiries made by me concerning her, I am satisfied that she is a woman of integrity & veracity.
J. L. Sneyd Commr of Pleadings

Ind Filed 10 th Regt Inf 77 - July 3 years from 1 Nov 77 - discharged  1880 Robt 1 131 Regt Inf 1 st Btry 1 st Var Heavy Arty Hon I B Edwards June 25 - 1846
Sir
I enclose additional testimony in the case of Robt Field. I have endeavored to meet the difficulties presented by your verbally to me as well as as in your written communication.
The facts stated in the revised supplemental declaration were mentioned to me when I took the first declaration, but relying upon the record at Washington to sustain the affirmation that he served in the 6 th Mass line, and believing that sufficient of substance, I omitted them.
The evidence to prove the identity of Field, is as follows. He states that he served in the 6 th Mass line. That is proven by the record. He states that his brother brother was in the same Regt and served during the war. That is proven by the record. He states that his mother Maria is a soldier in the Mass line of the the name of the Field. The records prove that a man of that name served in the 6 th Mass line. Now in these claims possibly exist a doubt as to the justice of this claim, unless a monstrous act of perjury has been committed. You stated to me when I last saw you that you had no doubt the first Atty in the case was prompted to undertake it by the publication of the names of those entitled to bounty. And the affidavits of B W Personick remain

that objection unless you should doubt his veracity. In which event I refer you to Hon. Mr. Beckerson for evidence of his character. As well as that of Robt. Field, the Appellant. Mr. Patterson's testimony removes the ap- =prehension that the published record has suggested any portion of the testi- =mony. He states that Field's commu- =nicates the same facts to him 20 years ago. Upon the whole I cannot doubt your judgment favorable in the case.
Yours truly Samuel Chase

James R. Witchcock
Robert Fields Maspine
Rec. Aug 20 th 1857

DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
Regulations for the Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary War who acquired a right to Land from the United States, but have not received it.
By an Act of Congress, of the 16th September, 1776, it is provided, that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve, during the War, or until discharged by Congress, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, are not entitled to land from the United States.
The following declaration must be filled up and sworn to by the claimant;
State of New York County of New York ss
I, Robert Fields aged 84 years, do upon oath testify and declare, that I entered the service of the United States on the first day of January in the year 1780, for the term of During the War and that I served in the company commanded by Col Calvin Smith in the Regiment No 6 , commanded by Col Smith of the Massachusetts line, and was honorably discharged on the 10th day of March in the year 1783, from the Regiment commanded by Col Calvin Smith — having my discharge
I Further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever; therefore,
Know all men by these presents, that I, Robert Fields aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint James R. Hitchcock to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him for the special purposes above expressed.
Attest, J. H. Suckey
his Robert + Fields mark
I, William Patterson aged fifty two years do upon oath, declare that I have been long acquainted with Robert Fields who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further, I do believe, that he did perform the military service therein stated.
Attest, J. H. Suckey
his W. Patterson mark
Before me, Thos B. Suckey, Commissioner of Deeds personally appeared the above named Robert Fields subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined to be his free act and deed; and, likewise, personally appeared William Patterson who hath subscribed the above certificate of indemnity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectfully subscribed, this fifteenth day of October 1850 J. H. Suckey Commissioner of Deeds
In testimony that the above-written J. H. Suckey, Commissioner of Deeds was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of New York at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal and subscribed my name and quality, at New York this sixteenth day of October 1850
J. H. Suckey Geo. M. Riker C. Clerk, &c.

Claim of Robert Fields under the Act of 3 March 1885 for Bounty Land.
Also
Claim for $80- under act of
15 May 1778. as a "Virginia" man
Doc 119
James R. Hitchcock New York City

Declaration by a Person who has never before had a Land Warrant, nor made a Declaration therefor.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Onondaga } ss.
On this sixth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Robert Fierles aged eighty nine years, a resident of Marshall Onondaga County in the State of New York , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Robert Fierles who was a Muskin
in the Company commanded by Lieut Col Smith in the sixth Regiment of the Massachusetts Line commanded by Col Smith in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the fourth day of July 1876- That he enlisted at Pikokill New York on or about the first day of January A. D. 1880, for the term of during the War and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days. He also claims the benefit of the benefit of the Act of Congress passed March 15 th 1878, by which act the said body promised to every "noncommissioned Officer & Soldier who hath enlisted, or shall enlist into the service of these States for and during the War, shall be entitled to the further sum of fifty dollars"
and was honorably discharged at New Windsor New York at or about the close of said War A. D. 1883- by me Freeman Albin Robert Fierles mark
He makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855. He also declares that he has not received a Warrant for Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor, except for the one hundred acres under the Act of Congress passed September 18 th 1876- which land has been granted him, & which is in the claim of
We, Freeman Albin — and Melissa Daily residents of Marshall Onondaga in the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by Robert Fierles — in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Freeman Albin Melissa Daily
The foregoing Declaration and Affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Daniel Page } Justice of the Peace
Note: The sum of $200.00 was due on the 10th of Dec 14th 1876. This claimant was paid on the 27th of Dec 1876. Daniel Page } Justice of the Peace

State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Daniel Page Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit and there- on written, was, on the 6 th day of Aug 185 5 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 10 day of Aug 185 5
R. Skellern CLERK.

17.951 INVALID.
File No. 17.951
Robert Fields
Musician Rev War
Act: May 13-28
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 126
[Arrangement of 1870.]

35.049. Robert Fields.
See let to Hon: P. Dickerson May 2 nd . 1840.
let to P. Hunt, May 19 1843 do. to J. C. Zabriskie, March 14. 1846
Act 7. June 1832

Exped. Mass. Line
DPO
Cunard

Pension Office,
May 24. 1854
Sir,
11 053
Please state whether the within named pen- sioner is yet living -
Very respectfully
Your ost. Servt.
J. S. Cole For Commissioner of Pensions
F. Burt Esqr
3 rd Auditor.
Treas. Dept.
Robert Fields, act 1828. $88 per annum, paid to 4 Sept 1853. No record of death.
J. Burt Auditor

32686
New Jersey. Lieut. Fields
Passer in the State of New Jersey who was a Musician in the Comp y commanded by Captain Waddell of the Reg t commanded by Col Stevens in the Mass. line for 2 years
L. B. Hitchcock 7 th Mar 1830
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Inscribed on the Roll of Trenton at the rate of 88 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Dec r 1849 and sent to James R. Hitchcock. N.Y.
Arrears to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book E
Vol. 3
Page 11

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
April 1 1848.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Robert Fields is borne upon a Descriptive Return of the non-Commissioned officers and soldiers in the sixth Massachusetts Regt. Commanded by Lt Col Commandant Smith who are enlisted for the war, as a Drummer - age 14 - 4 feet and 7 inches high, light hair and grey eyes - his place of residence not given - put down in return as "Transient." - Enlisted January 17 th 1780. by Major Porter - said Return is dated "West Point January 29 th 1780." - Upon an Account in Army Books as a Fifer in Lt Colonel's Company Col Smith's Regt. and there credited by his service from January 1 st to December 31 st 1780. 12 months at $44 per Month. Enlisted for during the war. - Upon Pay Book of the 6 th Regt. Lt Col Comdt Smith, as a Drummer in Capt Ebenezer Smith's Company from January 1 st 1781 to December 31 st 1782 inclusive, 24 months, at $44 per Month. The names

of Richard Cottrell and Thomas Purdie, mentioned in the annexed application, are also borne upon same rolls of Capt Smith's Company with Robert Field John Field was in same regt, but not same Company, as appears from said Pay Book
In a former Certificate of this case only the service of 1780 was given, the Pay Book of Lt Col Smith's regt of later service, was then in this Office
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. B. Saltonstall,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Application for Certificate of Revolutionary Services, made by the attorney of the party who rendered the service —————
State of New Jersey, County of Passaic, Town of Paterson.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his Office, of the service of Robert Fields, a Musician, in the War of the Revolution. He was a native of the Town of Bedford, in the County of Westchester, and State of New York.
He enlisted from the Town of Peekskill, in the County of Westchester, and State of New York, he thinks, in the year 1780, as a Fifer, in the Company commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel, in the Massachusetts Line, 6 th Regiment, for and during the War, and he served as follows, viz;
His first campaign was at Gallowes Hill, in Westchester County, near the Highlands. He was afterwards stationed, at Camp Hill, near Haverstraw Mountain, also at or near West Point, and he was last stationed, near New Windsor, Orange County, where he was discharged about the close of the War.
His last two years service, was as drummer, on account of being afflicted with the phthisick, which rendered it difficult to play on the fife. He remembers several of his fellow soldiers, one by name of Thomas Pudge, who was

the second husband of his mother, and who left one son still surviving, also Richard Cottrell, a fifer, and John Fields, a brother of this de- ponent. I am now 82 years old, and my memory, does not enable me to state the services more fully than above stated.
Witness my hand this twenty seventh day of March A.D. 1878.
Signed by said Robert Fields Robert Fields in my presence.
John Veer Justice } of the peace of the } county of Putnam at Petersburg New Jersey
3242

Trenton N.J. Pension Agency August 5 1852
Sir
Robert Fields a pensioner under act May 15 1828 at the rate of $88 per annum was paid at this agency to the 1st of Dec 1852 Very Respectfully your ob: servant J. H. WILSON P. A. N. J.
J. H. C. Triplett Esq. Aide-de-camp of Pennington

New York July 21, 1892
Sir -
Enclosed transmit the application of Robert Fields, a prisoner, under the act of May 15 1828, to be transferred from the Sing Sing Walls, on which he is now - to the agency in this city - Please send the notification to my address - Very Respectfully My Obedient Servant - Ellis D. Dwyer 22 Wall St
7 James E. Heath Esq Commissioner of Penitentiaries D.C.

13 May 1843
do 6
Palmer Mt. May 11/43.
Simeon Hart
Pension for Nott. Field a New Englander.
H 96. Reemay 18/43
Pension office. Washington City
The Honorable The Secretary of War
FREE

Respected Sir
Paterson May 11th 1843
I have been informed that Robert Fields applied for a Pension in April 1840 and sent the Papers necessary necessary & they were put on file and since then nothing is heard from them. I have known the man for more than forty years he was always to my knowledge a Revolutionary soldier he has Resided in Paterson since 1816 and is entitled to and first citizens as a War & Throty Man & entitled to Credit he says he Enlisted in 1779 & continued in the service there there the War was Disgraced under the Peace Establishment at New Windsor has lost his Discharge got a soldier Right for his share of Land in 1785 which sold Land he told he is now an aged & very person of the Papers heretofore not sufficient Let me know and they shall be made anew and if any further Proof is Material he says he can furnish the Department with it I have thought it not necessary to enter into the particulars till I hear from the Department your Compliance will oblige your friend
Simon Hart Wm J. M. Carter

H. L. Edwards Esq
Comm. of Pension

1927
I enclose the paper of Robert Fulford upon his application for Pension - you will find his name on the list of those officers who have settled their accounts. I also enclose affidavits in case of Rev. Mr. White you will be pleased to file the 2 cases as soon as you can com- -municate - I am well acquainted with Rob. Fulford & have full confidence in the honesty of his story although as may be mentioned in some of his papers - Yours truly Ph: Dickerson May 22

May 28/43
Mr. William Lloyd
James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
James L Edwards

New York, 25 th May 1849
Sir
Your letter of 19 th inst, with enclo- -sure was duly received, referring "to the claim "of Robert Fields, under Act 7 June 1832."
I am not aware of any such claim, but presume you refer to my application on his behalf, for the benefit of the Act of 15 th May 1828. — Reference is made to the affidavit of John Adkins, as "having been "examined and filed, and that it does not en- -tirely remove the objections to the claim"
The letter you mention as having been addressed to the Hon J. P. Valladage, I suppose he has not received, or the contents will have been made known to me.
As this is the first official notification I have had of the receipt of the original appli- -cation made on 13 th April 1848, or the affidavit of Adkins, at a subsequent period, I am of course in entire ignorance of your "objections to the case", alluded to in your letter now before me. — Of any proceedings on behalf of Mr Robert Fields, by Mr Seab or Mr Gobinski, previous to my application, I have no knowledge whatever.
Please furnish me with your

objections to Mr Fields claim, as soon as may be convenient, in order that if possible, the objections may either be removed, or the claim forever set at rest.
I have no doubt, that I can show to your entire satisfaction, that Mr Fields claim is perfectly just, as being fully informed, of what is necessary to be done, before you will be convinced of the fact.
With respect Your old servant James R. Hitchcock
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City, D.C.

New York, 19 th June 1849.
Sir
In your letter of 19 th ult o you state, that "the affidavit of John Adkins, in support of the claim of Robert Fields, under act 7 June 1832, has been examined and filed, and does not entirely remove the objections to the claim."
That affidavit, I forwarded to you on the 29 th Sept r last in support of his claim, under the Act of 15 th May 1828 , made 13 th April 1848. Your letter of 11 th inst, has been received, in which I am informed, that Robert Fields "made application for a pension, under Act 7 June 1832, in 1846, and that the claim was not allowed, for want of satisfactory proof of identity."
In the declaration of Robert Fields, under date of 5 th April 1848, "he relinquishes every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present," for the collection of which, I being the solely authorised person, I suppose that I have nothing to do, with any claim previously made by him, except so far, as it may be urged, that his declarations, in support of them, may conflict with the claim, I have made on his behalf —
By the Certificate of the Secy of State of Mass, dated 1 Ap l 1848, it appears that, in a former Certificate of this case, only the service of 1780, was given, additional evidence having been discovered in that Office.
You state that Adkins' affidavit, "does not entirely remove the objections to the claim." It appears fully to sustain Fields' statement, and proves, as he avers, that he was engaged as a Musician, in a Mass Regt, in the Conti-

"-mental Line, and was often seen in that service"-
What objections, the affidavit fails to meet you do not state.
In Mr Fields application for a Certificate of Search, he states that, "he enlisted, he thinks, in the year 1780, as a Fifer , in the Company commanded by a Lieut Col in the Mass. Line, Sixth Regt, "for and during the War. His last two years service was as Drummer , on account of being afflicted, with the phthypick, "which rendered it difficult to play on the fife"
In reply, the Certificate from the Secy of States Office, at Boston, proves from the Army Records, that "he enlisted 1 Jan'y 1780, "in said Regt, for and during the War, and served for one year , "thereafter as a Fifer , and the two succeeding years , as a Drummer ", which exactly corresponds with Mr Fields statement. The names of his fellow soldiers, also appear upon the record, to sustain his statement.
The averment of his age, in Ap 1848, to be 82 years , is also fully proved to be correct. At the time of enlistment, (1 Jan'y 1780) the record proves his age to have been 14 , which added to 68 years , since intervening, proves his statement true. Mr Fields gives the names of different localities, where he served in the Army, which if incorrect, would furnish good ground, for objections to his claim. Of his correctness in this particular, I have no means of judging, but presume that you have in your Office, the means of at once satisfying yourself. The extraordinary coincidence (after such a lapse of years) between the statement of facts, contained in Mr Fields application for a search, and the proof found on record, as related by the Secy of State, furnishes undeniable evidence, of the truth and veracity of the applicant; and it appears to me

Should place the justice of his claim, beyond all question and dispute.
The decy of State of Mass, Newark, in his certificate dated 19 th 1848, "that before search was made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed, was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerk, alone &c."
You have not favored me with your objections to the claim, but I presume that Mr Fields having erred in stating his age to be 72 years, in 1840, and proved it to be 82, in the year 1848, constitutes, by the disagreement in the two statements, your principal objection to allowing the claim.
I judge so, by your quoting your letter to Mr Leake of 9 th Nov 1846 from which I extract the following,
"His claim is condemned, by the allegations and omissions of his declaration, as pointed out to Mr Zabriskie, & your assertion that the Office is altogether at fault, with respect to his age, is met by his declaration under oath, in 1840, that he was 72 years old. Now in 1768, he was 7 years old, when Robert Field's Corps, was rendering in '75, the service which it is now alleged, to appropriate, to his benefit & was but 15 years old when peace was proclaimed."
"Robert Field's Corps," or the Reg't he enlisted in, may have been, and doubtless, were rendering service in '75, but as he does not claim to have enlisted, until 1780, it does not interfere with his statement, and although but 14 years of age on joining his Reg't, it appears he handled his fife and drum, as well as older men.
In answer to the alleged difference, in Mr Fields statements, as to his age, I have to remark that he has been

for many years, subject to what he terms falling sickness - The manner of his attack is a sudden deprivation of all power of motion, and a total absence of reason, which continues for some hours, and from which he is often days and weeks in recovering. In these attacks his memory suffers greatly, and but gradually returns.
These attacks were more frequent a few years since, than they are at present, and have been, with the above effects upon his mind, perfectly notorious, to numerous friends and acquaintances, the fullest testimony upon which, I can very easily obtain.
In Mr Fields declaration he makes oath, that "for more than 30 years past, he has been subject to fits of falling sickness, and that his memory of dates and places, is very defective and has been so for many years".
In support of Mr Fields character, I refer you to the certificate of the Hon Ph: Dickerson, John Bolt Esq, and others, attached to the papers I forwarded you, with the claim, some 14 months since.
If additional certificates of the same nature will have weight with you, I will undertake to procure for you those, of nearly all the old and respectable inhabitants, of the town of Paterson, which can be done without delay.
In conclusion, I would add, that age and ill health, have deprived Mr & Mrs Fields, of all ability, to earn their own subsistence, and they are now dependent on friends. If they can obtain what is justly due them from Govt, they will probably not live many years, to enjoy it & Mr G again desires me to give your decision on this claim. With respect
Yours obedient Add Edward Com d Pearson. James R Hitecock

New York 9 th March 1850.
Sir,
I am in receipt of your favor, of 4 th Inst, and herewith return the certificate, issued in favor of Robert Fields on 24 th Decr. last; necessary, prior to the issuing of one under Act of Congress, of 15 th May 1828.
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt James R. Hitchcock
James L. Edwards Esq Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Solomon Cutting Issue a Certificate upon the act of 15 May 1828. at the rate of 88. per An. from 3 March 1826, deducting what has been paid under the act of 7 June 1832, at the same rate since, 4 March 1831 if any
James R. Hitchcock New York City
Payment to be made at Scituate by S. D. Kimball Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of New Jersey
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E. Vol. 3
Page 111 by
J. B. Chase Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Robert Fields , of New Jersey who was a Musician in the Revolution
is entitled to receive Eighty eight dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 24 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty nine .
T. M. M'Kinley
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Paid to 4 Sept 1849.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR REVENUE SERVICE
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
May. 19. 1846.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Thomas Purdy is borne upon an Account of Public Certificates due to Officers and Soldiers of the late 6th Massachusetts Regt, as a private in service named - amount of his certificate is $158 gets - Officers under whom said Purdy served, is not known from said account.
Large decorative flourish or signature.
3rd Feb 78 3 years

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Burdick,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Application for certificate of Revolutionary Services made by J B Dabulkin Atty of the party who rendered the Service
State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex, City of New Brunswick
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the rolls in his office of the services of Thomas Purdie, who is supposed to have served in the Mass- achusetts Line probably the 6 th Regt Nothing further is known of him
This Application is made to strengthen the case of Robt Field, in whose behalf an ap- plication is now pending in Com Office
I Matthew Brown a Judge and Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Middlesex New Jersey Certify that Samuel E Dabulkin is the legally ap- pointed Atty (by written Power) to prosecute a pension claim for Robt Field,
Witness my hand and seal this 12 th day of May 1846.
Matthew Brown Judge & Justice as aforesaid

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
Oct. 6. 1846.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Robert Field, is borne upon a Muster Roll of Capt Joseph Stock- is Company in Col Ruggles Woodbridge's regt, as a Captain of Greenwich, from April 19. 1775. 2 weeks & 4 days. Pay Roll of Capt Isaac Paver's Company, in Col Elisha Porter's regt, that marched on an alarm to join the Northern Army under Genl Schuyler, as a private from July 10 to August 12 1777, including allowance of 120 miles travel, 1 Month and 9 days. Upon an Account in Army Books, as a Fifer, in Lt Colonel's Company, Col Smith's Regt (the 13 th ), and there credited by his Service from January 1 to December 31 1780, 12 Months, at 44/- per Month. Enlisted for "During War". Signed to a paper empowering Mason Wallis of the

City, County & State of New York to prove from the Board of Treasury of said State. Money so due him (Field) for his service in the Continental Army "a cithu of thirteen States" dated February 18. 1783. — The preceding is all the evidence of service of any one of the name, shown by the Military records in this office.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Perry,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of N Jersey County of Middlesex ss
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I Matthew Brown of said County and State do certify that I have executed a legal power of Atty which authorizes J C Schuchert as an Attorney of Robt Field of Paterson N J in her application for a pension Given under my hand and Seal this 29 Aug 1846
Matthew Brown Justice of the Peace

Application for certificate of Revolutionary Service made by J. C. Talbot Esq. Atty for Robert Field State of N. J.
County of Middlesex. The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the rolls in his office of the services of Robert Field who served in the war of the Revolution in one of the Massachusetts Regiments. The Secretary will please state when said Robert Field enlisted and in what line, and at what place he enlisted. How long he served and under which officers. He will please state further whether the Regiment in which he at first enlisted was consol- idated, and if so by what designation it was known afterwards.
Respectfully
J. C. Talbot Esq.

New York, 20 Decr 1849.
Sir,
Since my letter to you of 2 d ult o , I am without advice, as to your decision, upon the application of Robert Fields, for compensation for revolutionary services.
I regret the occasion, for writing you again on this subject, but the great necessities of my client, and his anxiety, to learn your view of his claim, leaves me no other alternative.
I feel myself fully persuaded, of its entire justice, and continue in the belief, that since the receipt of the documents, forwarded to you, on 2 d Nov r last, you have entertained the same opinion, and have only delayed action upon it, in consequence of the pressure of business in your Office.
Respectfully asking for an early answer,
I remain
With respect
Your obed t serv t James R. Hitchcock 100 Wall St.
James L. Edwards Esqr. Com r of Pensions Washington D.C.

New York, 23 rd March 1830
Sir
I beg respectfully to call your attention, to my letter of 9 th inst enclosing Pension certificate, of Robert Field, under Act of Congress of 1832, which was forwarded to your Office, upon the suggestion contained, in your letter of 7 th previous, to be exchanged for a certificate, under Act of Congress of 15 th May 1828. —
Mr Field has called upon me, for information, not being able to collect his half yearly pension, due to the inst, without a certificate.
I write you at Mr Field's request, and would be obliged for the remission of the new certificate, as soon as convenient. —
Very respectfully Your obedient James R. Hitchcock
James L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington. D.C. —

Apr 17 - 1848
Robert Fields
Robert Fields, N. Jersey Act 13th May 1828

New York, 13 th April 1838.
Sir,
Enclosed please find the application of Robert Fields, of Paterson New Jersey for a Pension under the Act of Congress, of 1 st May 1828. The declaration, affidavit, and certificates, have been made out, and attested, it is believed according to the regulations, required in your office, and I trust will on examination prove to be correct. Enclosed is also the certificate of search, by the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts, in the same case, and if necessary, I will forward to you, the Power of Attorney from Robert Fields to myself to attend to his business, in the matter of his claims, on the Government for services rendered in the War of the Revolution.
The Hon P. A. Galbraith M. C. from this city, will address you a note, respecting my standing, which I believe you require in all cases.
Soliciting an early decision, in this matter, I remain,
With respect Your obedient James R. Hitchcock Attorney for Robert Fields
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Greenwich 2 November 1849.
In your letter of 7th inst. I was informed, that in the case of Robert Fields, application for the benefit of the Act of Congress of 4th May 1826, upon still adhering to the decision heretofore communicated, viz the rejection of the claim, in consequence of "insufficient proof of identity". I have now to submit, for your examination, a declaration of my client, supplementary to the one, made on 5th April 1848, and now on file in your office, accounting for discrepancies, said to exist, in his statements, made in 1840 and 1846, which I trust you will find perfectly satisfactory. In your letter of Oct 22nd, you referred to the Certificate of the Cong. apellat. of 1846, the contents of which, being ignorant of, I have procured a copy, and from which it is evident, some confusion in our claim should naturally arise.
The services of two persons, of similar names, are given in one Certificate, as the service of one , upon the application of Robert Fields. The certificate states that Robert Fields , of Greenwich, served as a Corporal Up to 20. 1775, five years before any claimant has served, in his declarations, made in 1846, and in 1848.
Robert Fields in the same Certificate, serves from Jan 1780, 12 mos. as a fifer. In his declaration of 1846, he states, that he served as a Musician , and in his declara-

time, of 1848 , he stated that he served the first year, as a fifer , and two years as a drummer , which the Secretary of War's Certificate of 1851 is said to be correct.
It is now evident that Robert Field , the Corporal , and Robert Fields the Musician , are different men, for my client could not have been over 9 years of age, to have served as a Corporal in 1775.
Mention is made in the Certificate of 1851 , of a certain power of attorney, given to Captain Mason Watts , by Robert Fields in 1785, a copy of which I have received, in a Certificate of the Secy of War, under date of 26 Oct 1849 , a week previous to which period, neither I, nor my client, knew of its existence, it having escaped his recollection.
The execution, date and other circumstances, connected with the power of attorney, have brought to the recollection of Mr G and his wife, many things long forgotten, and Mrs Fields has made an affidavit, which is offered for your consideration, her character for veracity being well sustained, by the affidavit of Mary Patterson, and Letitia Ann Cushing.
I trust that you will now consider, that the identity of my client, is proved beyond the possibility, of any reasonable doubt, and after a careful examination, of all the documents, that you will forward to me a Certificate, for the amount due him, which he has so long been looking forward to,

and which, he now so greatly needs, with as little delay as the business of your Office will admit of.
I will take the liberty of calling your attention to Robert Fields statement in his Supplementary declaration (which was made 20 June 1839.) That, at the time of his enlistment he was without a protector, his father had been killed in battle, and his mother married again, and with her husband attended the army. This accounts for his being set down, as a "transient" person in the Certificate of 1818.
Also, to the statement of the burning of his mother's house, in the City of New York in 1785 or 1786, when he was a minor, his residence there being corroborated, by the Power of Attorney dated in 1785, and first discovered in 1839, having been forgotten.
With respect Your obedt Servt James R. Hitchcock
James S. Edwards Esq. Court of Pensions Washington City D.C.
P.S. The Hon F. H. Gallmedge, late Member of Congress from this City, certified to my standing over 18 months since, which certificate is in your Office. An additional certificate is appended to my affidavit herein sent you which is perhaps superfluous. JRH

House of Rep. Decr 7 th 1848
Dear Sir,
You will oblige me by informing me if the papers in the following applications have been examined, & the results to which you have arrived, -
Mr. Mary Sunncomb , for pension, filed Sept 8. 1848 of City of N York
Robert Fields formerly of Patterson N Jersey, now of N York
Yrs Resp ly
J. A. Tallmadge
J. L. Edwards Secy

Oct. 27. 1846
Adams car
Robert Field
Hon J. L. Edwards Comr of Pensions Present

Washington Oct 27 th 1846
Sir
I present herewith the certificate of the Sec y of the state of Massachusetts, in order to establish the claim of Robt. Field of New Jersey to a pension, & to remove the objections raised in his case by your letter of 28 th Augt. 1846. This certificate seems to confirm the statement of Field in all the material facts of the case. He has always asserted that he entered the service in the 6 th Mass. Regiment, & thinks his Captain's name was Waddel in the state of New York, it surely can be no serious objection to his claim at this period, that he cannot distinctly recollect whether the name of his Capt. was Waddel, Wattle or Waldon, they are so similar the certificate shows that Capt. Wattle of New York City, was empowered to receive from the treasury of said state the money due Field for his service in the Continental Line "or either of thirteen states". The history of the 6 th & 13 th Regiments is that they were merged into one, in reference to detail. His particular statement with regard to Purdie is conclusive, & with regard to his age the Office is altogether at fault, I believe he states his age to be 85 - & if he enlisted in 1788, would be 77 years old & a musician, were

then & still are employed at even an earlier age than, that, the further prosecution of this case has been placed in my hands. I am persuaded the proofs are now satisfactory & will not permit myself to doubt that on an examination of the case it will be allowed & his certificate accordingly issue at your early convenience. I am Very Respectfully Your obedt Servant Nathan Lake
Hon J. L. Edwards Comr of Pensions. -Present.

New York 4 March 1850
Sir,
On or about the 6 th Jany last, I addressed your Office a letter, to which not having received a reply, I attribute it to the vast amount of business before you.
My last letter, was to the effect, that I had received a certificate from the Pension Office bearing date 22 nd Dec, pensioning Robert Fields, under the Act of Congress of 7 th June 1832; and that in the multiplicity of business, you had probably overlooked the fact, that I had claimed for him the benefit of the Act of 15 th May 1828.
Will you have the kindness, to cause the papers to be reexamined, and as soon as satisfied please forward me a certificate for the remaining five years unpaid.
I address you at Mr Fields' request, who is desirous of closing up the business.
Very respectfully
Yours &
James M c Clatchie
James L Edwards Esq
Com te of Pensions
Washington City
DC.

New Brunswick March 5 th 1846
Hon J. B. Edwards
Do Sir
Your favour of the "3 inst" in reply to mine in reference to the bounty land of Robt Field, is recd. The facts in my papers - since are as follows. I was applied to by a relative of the applicant to procure a pension for him. I was informed that Mr Field has served as he states in the accompanying "declaration" but that he knew of no one living who could testify to his service. I knew that if the records at Washington sustained the declaration he could obtain a pension. I knew of nothing that if he was correct as to the term of his service he was entitled to bounty land. I therefore withheld the declaration until I ascertained the latter fact. He settled in N.Y. immediately after the war from thence removed to N.J. He was consequently separated at once from the mass of his companions in arms.
Respectfully Yours etc. etc. James C. Labaree

My dear Sir.
One Robert Field, of the Town of Paterson, in New Jersey, has been applying to the pension office, in the War Department, for a pension due him by Government. Col. Labruskie of New Brunswick has been his Attorney in the matter, acting under his power of Atty. He now suspects that Col. Labruskie has received some money in his account, and as he has no return of the same he has applied to me to make the inquiries concerning the same and attempt to recover something for him.
Will you be good enough, as soon as possible, to advise me concerning the state of the same, and whether Col. Labruskie have received the money, or a part of it.
Yours respectfully,
Col Edward, Washington City
Edu d H. Dickerson
Ch Dist. Court U.S.
New Jersey.
Paterson N.J.
Jan y 4, 1847.

(Copy)
Pension Office, November 9th 1846.
Sir,
The certificate of the Secretary of Mass in the case of Robert Fields enclosed in yours of the 27th ultimo has been examined and filed. It has no relation whatever to the claim in hand which has been lately asserted for a part of the service embraced by the Secretary's Certificate rendered by a Massachusetts Man of the same name. His claim is condemned alike by the alleging and omitting of his declaration as printed out to Mr. Babcock and your assertion that "the Office is altogether at fault with respect to his age" is met by his declaration under Oath in 1840 that he was seventy two years old. Born in 1768 he was seven years old when Robert Field Corporal was rendering in 1775 the service which it is now attempted to appropriate to his benefit and was but fifteen years old when Peace was proclaimed. Nathan Lake Esq. (Signed) J. S. Edwards. Present.

Pension Office, December 12th, 1848.
Sir, In answer to your letter of the 7th inst. I have the honor to inform you that it does not appear from our books and files that any additional evidence in support of the claim of Robert Fields has been received since my report to Nathan Leake, Esq., of the 9th November, 1846, a copy of which is herewith, enclosed.
A certificate under the Act of 2nd February, 1848, will be forwarded to you in the case of Mary Duncumb, widow of Edward Duncumb, so soon as it can be made out.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully, Your Abt. Servt.
Hon. J. A. Tallmadge, House of Reps.
J. G. Burd for Commr. of Pensions

5/50 Gany Rupps Chas of New Jersey Richards a Garrison
RECEIVED
James J. Edwards. Commisioner of Pension Washington, D.C.

New York 3 d Jan y . 1849.
Sir
On the 29 th ult o , I received from your Office, a Certificate bearing date 24 th Dec r , pensioning Robert Field, under the Act of Con- gress of 4 th June 1832.
In the multiplicity of your business, you probably overlooked the fact that I claimed for him under the Act of 15 th May 1828.
Have the kindness, to re-examine the papers, and cause to be forwarded to me, a Certificate for the five years unpaid.
With respect Your obedient James R. Hitchcock 100 Wall St.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

New York 29 Sept 1838
Sir,
On the 13 th April last, I forwarded to your address, the application of Robt Fields of Paterson N Jersey for a Pension, under the Act of Congress, of 15 th May 1828.
Not hearing from your Office, on the subject, I called on you in the early part of June last, and was informed that, the paper had not at that time been examined, but that in a few days, they would receive attention.
Not hearing from you in July last , I wrote the Hon T. H. Salmadys at Washington, on the subject, who in reply stated that he would address you a note, concerning the matter, and urge a decision upon it.
Up to the present time, (nearly six months since the application,) I am without information from your Office, that the paper have had any examination.
I enclose you further, evidence of the identity of the applicant, and respectfully request, that you will communicate your decision, on the subject, with as little further delay, as you think the case entitled to.
With respect
James Edward Egan Com r of Pensions Washington City.
Your obedient James R. Hitchcock

City of New York 3 rd G
Personally appearing before the Subscriber Edward Ely Josiah D. Cushing of full age who being duly sworn on his oath deponeth and saith, that in 1837 he first became acquainted by character with Robert Field who is an Applicant for a pension and resides at Patterson N.Y. That he always un- -derstood that he the said Field has been a Revolutionary Soldier. Subsequently to 1838 since 1838. This deponent has had frequent interviews with the said Robert Field and has been informed by him repeatedly that he served during the Revolutionary War in the 6 th Mass line under Capt. Waddell or Waddle- -ton or some name very like it. This de- -ponent further saith that the said Field fur- -ther states to him at the period before referred to that his father was slain in battle of White Plains and that subsequently his Mother married Thomas Dury, who was then a private in the Mass line, and further that the reason why he the said Field had not long since applied for a pension was because his last Certificates of Dismissal had been burned up in N.Y. when the residence he occupied was

destroyed by fire This deponent further saith that the said Robert Hill is a man of undoub- ted veracity and further saith that he has been ever subscribed this day of  1846 this 15 th day of June 1846 { Robert R. Cushing
James Phelps Esq Amos Duns
I certify that the above named deponent is a credible person
James Phelps Esq Amos Duns

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner , CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That James L. Phelps Jr before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, alcommuni et deeds in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Comm ip uni thereunto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 16 day of June 1846
James Conner
Clerk.
See Seeds

Mrs Wallis was Captain in the 6th Mass Regt Robert Field and John Field , both received the reward of $80 - under the resolve of May 1778, also a final settlement Cnty - costs and $88 - in 1780 and both returned in kind to Wm Lloyd. which has not been drawn - Thomas Purdy, was almost to the 6th Regt.

Know all men by these Presents that I Rob t Fields Labrer, of the city, County and State of New York, for divers good causes and considerations me thereunto moving, do hereby make and constitute my friend Mason Wattles, of the city, County and State aforesaid, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, and to my use, to aske for, demand, recover and receive, of and from the Honorable Board of Treasury, late Paymasters of the Army of the aforesaid State or either of the thirteen States, and all else whom it may concerne, all and singular, such wages, pay, bunks, deficiency of clothing, short allowance moy. depreciation notes, and all other sum and sums of money whatsoever: giving and hereby granting unto my said attorney, his substitutes and assigns, all my authority and lawful power in the premises for receiving, recovering, obtaining, compounding and discharging the same as fully and effectually as I myself might or could do, being personally present, and ac- -quittances, releases or any other discharge; - to make seal and deliver, and one attorney or more rat- ifying and holding same and stable, all and whatsoever my said attorney, his substitutes or

assigns or any of them shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of these presents. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix'd my Seal, this 18 th day of February 1785.
His Robert + Fields marks.
William Burtsell, } B n Blaggs. }
(Endorsed) Mason Watts.
City of New York } B. Be it remembered That this day appeared before me, Benjamin Blaggs, Alderman of Montgomery Ward of said city, and one of the justices of the peace for the city and county of New York, the within named Robert Fields, who signed, sealed ac- =knowledged and delivered the within power of attorney as his vol- untary act and deed.
Given under my hand this 21 st day of February 1785.
B n Blaggs.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretarys Office, October 26. 1849.
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original, on file with the Military rolls in this office, and that similar papers from John Fields of New Rochelle, and John Taylor of New York to Mason Wattles, dated respectively Feb 22 d & Feb 15. 1785, are also on file.
W m T. Fests. Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.
City County and State of New York
I, Robert Fields, do testify and say that
I now, do distinctly recollect executing the Power of Attorney of which the foregoing is a copy, for the purposes therein mentioned: That, I was well acquainted, with Capt Mason Wattles, who kept a Livery Stable in Pearl Street not far distant from Chatham Street, and who died about the year 1819 or 1820; and I do further state, that I was, unable to write my name, at that time, but that, I afterwards learned to write at an evening school & I am now a resident of New York
Sworn before me this
1 st day of November 1849
R. G. Sweeney
Commissioner
Robert Fields

State of New York City & County of New York p: I hereby Certify, that, from my acquaintance with the witness named Robert Fields who resides in my own neighborhood, and from inquiries made by me concerning him I am satisfied that he is a man of integrity and veracity
J. G. Sweeney Commr of Deeds.

City bounty and State of New York. } for Mary Patterson of the City of New York, do depose and say, that I am forty four years of age, and have been intimately acquainted, with Rob- ert Field, and Letitia his wife, from my earliest recol- lection; having been brought up by them, from the age of three years, from which period, I lived with them, with slight intermissions, until I was nearly of the age of seventeen, when I was married, and my acquaintance has continued with them, until the present period.
I have often heard Mr Field say, that he was a musician in the Revolutionary War, and was reputed and believed, to have been such, in the neighbourhood in which he lived, and that is also my belief.
I also distinctly recollect, hearing Mr Field's mother, when living with him, previous to my mar- riage, (as she did not permanently reside with him,) urge him to make application for a pension, saying, that he was entitled to it, having served in the Revolution.
That he answered her, by saying that, he had property, and was comfortably off, and could support him- self, without the aid of Government.
Mr Field has been subject to Epilepsy, or fal- ling sickness, at different periods of his life, for a great number of years, and until within two or three years past, since when they have almost entirely ceased.
He has been a man of occasional intem- perate habits, from the time this deponent, was a mem- ber of his family, until some few years past, and the colour of his eyes is grey. — Mrs Letitia Field, is a woman of the strictest veracity, and remarkably conscientious in the discharge of her duties.

Mr Robert Fields, is an honest kind hearted man, simple as a child, and would not intention- ally tell an untruth in — Mary Patterson Sworn before me this 2 nd day of November 1849 }
J. G. Suckey Comm r of Deeds.
State of New York
City & County of New York p: I do hereby certify that from my acquaintance with the within named Mary Patterson, who resides in my immediate neighborhood, and from inquiries made by me concerning her, I am satisfied that she is a woman of integrity & veracity
J. G. Suckey Comm r of Deeds.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That James O'Rourke before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Commissioner O'Rourke thereto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 16 day of June 1846
James Conner
Clerk.

City of New York 39.
Personally appeared before the Subscriber William Patterson of full age who be- ing duly sworn on his oath deposeth and saith that he has been intimately acquaint- ed with Robt Field for 22 years who is now an applicant for a pension in and resides in Patterson N.J. The said Field at least 20 years since told this deponent that he served during the Revolutionary war in the 6th Mass. line under a Capt. Wadsworth or some similar name that his Father was slain in battle at White Plains and his Mother subsequently married Thomas Purdie of the same line He has further declared that his brother Geo Field served with the same line during the war. This deponent further saith that the said Field has always had the reputation of having been a Revolutionary soldier. He further saith that the said Field is a man of the highest integrity sworn and subscribed this day of 1846 before this 15 th day of July 1846
James Phelps Esq. Wm. Patterson I certify that the above deponent is a credible person James Phelps Esq. D. D. D.

Suppl de Declaration
26
No 35,049

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832
State of New Jersey
County of Passaic ss On this 26 th day of May 1846 before the District Court of the United States for the District of New Jersey personally appeared Robert Fields a resident of Paterson in the county of Passaic aged about 85 54 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following de- claration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1778 or 1779 and served during the whole war This Deponent further saith that he enlisted as he thinks in the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment and served under Captain Walton or Walton He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Role of any Legislature in any State
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Ph. Dickerson Judge Robert Fields
And the said Court hereby declares its opinion that the above named Applicant was a Revolution- ary soldier and served as he states
Ph. Dickerson Judge

I Edward N Dickerson clk of the District Court of the United States of the District of New Jersey do hereby certify that the fore- going contain the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Robert Fields for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 26 th day of January 1846
Edward N Dickerson
clk Dist Court US New Jersey Dist

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
Perkins under Act May 15. 1828
State of New York, } ss. County of New York }
On this Twenty fourth day of July — 1852 before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public — in and for said County, personally appeared Robert Fields — who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain — in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Calvin Smith — in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New Jersey — from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of New York — where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future; and that his reasons for removing to the state of New York — are to be nearer his relatives & friends —
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Veelie Orring Notary Public John K. Weed Robert Fields Mark
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.
At Albany New York — On this Twenty fourth day of July A.D. 1852 — before me a Notary Public — in the County of Albany personally appeared John K. Weed — of the City of Albany — who on his oath declares that he is well acquainted with Robert Fields — the above deponent — that he knows him to be the party he describes himself. John K. Weed Sworn & subscribed before me the day & year aforesaid Veelie Orring Notary Public

Robert Fields
N. 2465
Sal. R. Hitchcock
N. 149. Pearl Street
New York

To J. E. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

New York August 16 th 1857
J. B. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Your communication of the 24 th inst. returning the Declaration of Robert Fields was duly received and contents noted. I beg leave to again enclose his application for granty land for service in the Revolutionary War to its close and for the following reasons
You will find by reference to the application of Robert Fields for a pension under the act of Congress passed May 15 th 1828 the following certificate of the Secretary of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts viz. "That the name of Robert Fields is borne upon an account in Army Books as a Fifer in Lieut. Col. Company Colonel Smiths Regiment and there credited by his service from January 1 st to December 31 st 1780. 12 months at $4 per month" Also "Upon the Pay Rolls of Captain Ebenzer Smiths Company Lieut. Col. Colonel Smiths Regiment (the 6 th ) as a Drummer from January 1 st 1781 to December 31 st 1782 inclusive twenty four months at $7.30 per month"
My attention has very recently been called to the proceedings of the first Session of the twenty fifth Congress the records of which contain a "List of the names of such Officers and Soldiers of The Revolutionary Army as have acquired a right to lands from The United States and who have not yet applied therefor" in which the name of Robert Fields of the sixth Regiment of the Massachusetts line appears as one entitled to land. The said list was printed by order of the Senate of The United States January 16 th 1828; and again a similar list emanating from the same source and published by authority on the 18 th of January 1844 records the name of Robert Fields of the Sixth (6 th ) Regiment of the Massachusetts line as one to whom land is due from the United States
I therefore take the liberty of returning the

the Old Soldiers application for land fully believing that on reexamination of his claim you will find that he is entitled to the same
I remain Sir Very Respectfully Your O bt Servant
Samuel R. Hitchcock 149 Pearl Street

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Application for certificate of Revolutionary Service, made by the attorney of the party who rendered the service.
State of New Jersey, County of Passaic, Town of Paterson.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is hereby requested, to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his Office, of the service of Robert Fields, a Musician, in the War of the Revolution.
He was a native of the town of Bedford, in the County of Westchester, and State of New York.
He enlisted from the town of Peekskill, in the County of Westchester, State of New York, he thinks, in the year 1780, as a Fife in the Company commanded by a Lieut. Seal, in the Mass. Line, 6th Regt, for and during the War, and he served as follows, viz:-
His first campaign, was at Galloway Hill, in Westchester County, near the Highlands. He was after- wards stationed at Camp Hill, near Haverhaw Moun- tain, also at or near West Point, and he was last station- ed, near New Windsor, Orange County, where he was discharged about the close of the War.
His last service two years service, was as drummer, on account of being afflicted with the phthisick, and which rendered it difficult to play on the fife.
He remembers several of his fellow soldiers; one by the name of Thomas Purdy (who was the second hus- band of his mother, and who left one son, still surviv- ing), also Richard Cottrell a Fife, and John Fields, a brother of this deponent.
I am now 82 years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services more fully than above stated.
Witness my hand, this 27 th day of March A.D. 1828. Signed by said Robert Fields, } Signed "Robert Fields"
in my presence, John Vail, Justice of the peace, of the County of Passaic, in at Paterson. New Jersey.

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New York, 27 th March 1888
Sir,
Please furnish me with a certificate of the service of Robert Fields, (whose declaration is enclosed) according to the records on file in your Office, and oblige,
With respect Yours obed't Serv't James R. Hitchcock Attorney for Robert Fields
Hon. Mr. Waldo Secretary of the State of Mass. Boston -
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Secretary's Office, Boston April 1 st 1848.
I hereby certify, that from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services, in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears, that the name of Robert Fields, is borne upon a descriptive return, of the non-commissioned officers, and soldiers, in the Sixth Massachusetts Reg't, commanded, by Lieut Col. Leonard Smith, who are enlisted for the War, as a Drummer - age 14. - 4 ft and 7 inches high, light hair and grey eyes - his place of residence not given - put down on return as "Transient" - Enlisted January 1 st 1780, by Major Porter, Said return is dated "West Point, January 29 th 1781" - Upon an account in Army Books, as a Fifer, in Lieut Col. Company, Col. Smith's Reg't, and there credited by his service,

from January 1 st to December 31 st 1780, 12 months at 44/- per month. Enlisted for during the War.
Upon Pay Book, of the Sixth Regt, St. Col, Leon d Smith, as a Drummer, in Captain Ebenezer Smith's Company, from January 1 st 1781, to December 31 st 1782 inclusive, 24 months at 44/- per month. The names of Richard West- =well, and Thomas Purdy, mentioned in the annexed application, are also borne upon same Roll of Capt Smith's Company, with Robert Fields. John Fields was in same Regt, but not in same Company, as appears, from said Pay Book.
(3) In a former certificate of this case, only the service of 1780, was given the Pay Book of St Col Smith's Regt of later service was (not) then in this Office. And I further certify that be- =fore service search made, for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed, was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerk, alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts, and circum- =stances, within my knowledge pertaining to the case. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the day above written. — Giles W. B. C. Althorn Secretary of the Commonwealth
Seal of the State of Mass.

State of New Jersey, Passaic County ss. }
Be it remembered that on this fifth day of April in the year 1828 - Personally appeared before me Peregrine Sandford, one of the judges of the Inferior Court, of Common Pleas, in and for said County, Robert Fields, of Paterson, in said County, aged eighty two years, who being by me duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed 15 th May 1828.
That, he enlisted, in the Army of the United States, for and during the War of the Revolution.
Said enlistment took place, about the beginning of the year 1780, with an officer, he now thinks, by the name of Porter, in the company of a Captain or Colonel Smith, and that his whole service was in the 6 th Regiment, of the Massachusetts Line, but he thinks now, that but during a part of the time, of his service, in said Regiment, it was commanded, by a Colonel Smith, but is not certain, that he commanded the whole time or not.
He was born in Bedford, Westchester County, State of New York, but at the beginning of the War, he resided with his Father, at Low Bronx Pond, in said County, from which place, his father Thomas Fields, was drafted into the Militia, and was killed at the battle of White Plains. Not Within a year, after the death of his father, his mother married a soldier by the name of Thomas Purdy, who was attached to the same Regiment, in which he was enlisted. And the said Purdy died, the year before the close of the War, near New Windsor, Orange County, New York. This declarant enlisted, as a musician, in said Regt, and served
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the first year as Piper, but after that time (owing to a Phthisick or Asthma, with which he was afflicted,) he served as a Drummer, until he received his discharge. He was first stationed, at a place, called Gallows Hill, above Peekskill.
The next campaign, was at Camp Hill, and also at or near West Point, and in the neighbourhood of Haverstraw Bay, in Rockland County.
His last years service was at the Mountain, about two miles back, of New Windsor, Orange County, at which place he was discharged, he thinks, in July 1783.
His discharge was lost or burned, in his mother's house in the year 1785 or 1786, who was then married, to a man by the name of Joseph Leonard.
(5) The house that was burned, he thinks, was situated, in Roosevelt Street in the City of New York. He has no recollection of claiming, or selling his bounty land, due him from the United States. His memory, especially of names & dates, is very defective, and has been so for many years, in consequence of the falling sickness, with which he has been afflicted, for more than thirty years past.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and declares his name, is not on the Pension Roll, of any Agency, in any State.
Robert Fields
Sworn and subscribed to, at Paterson, the day and year, first above written, before me.
Ebenezer S. Durd - Judge.
I hereby certify, that I verily believe that the above deponent, Robert Fields has served in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain,

as above stated; that I have been personally acquainted with Robert Fields for a number of years, and that by reputation, he is a man of excellent morals, and undoubted veracity, and that from bodily infirmity, he is unable to appear in court.
Peregrine Sandford, Judge
Dated Paterson 5 th April 1878.
The official position of Judge Sandford, was properly certified to, by the Clerk of the County of Passaic, (Moorehead Esq.) under seal, and attached to the above.
The following certificates, also attached. Copies.
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We John Bolt and Philemon Dickerson, residents of Paterson New Jersey, hereby certify that we have known Robert Fields for many years, and that his character for veracity and integrity, is unexceptionable; that we believe his statement as to his age, and services in the War of the Revolution, and do not believe, that he would intentionally make any misstatement, whatever.
Signed John Bolt
Paterson 5 th April 1878.
Ph: Dickerson
State of New Jersey
Passaic County - }
I, Simon Hart one of the Justices of the peace, in and for said County, do hereby certify, that I have known Robert Fields, for more than twenty years, and would have the utmost confidence, in any thing he may say, and if he made any statement, contrary to the fact, it must be through mistake. The above named person

John Best & Ph: Dickerson are gentlemen of the highest standing, and would not in my opinion, put their names to anything not correct -
Given under my hand and seal, this 12 th day of April A.D. 1848.
"Ginevra Hart" Justice of the Peace
To the above was attached the usual certificate of the Clerk of the County.
All of the foregoing documents were sent to James S Edwards Esq , Commissioner of Pensions on the 13 th April 1848 .
Copy of a letter sent to Mr Edwards dated New York, 29 Sept 1848 .
Sir.
(41) On the 13 th April last, I forwarded to your address, the application of Robert Fields of Paterson, N Jersey, for a Pension under the Act of Congress of 18 th May 1828.
Not hearing from your Office, on the subject, I called on you, in the early part of June last, and was informed that the papers, had not at that time, been examined, but that, in a few days they would receive attention.
Not hearing from you in July last , I wrote the Hon F. T. Gallmadge, at Washington, on the subject, who in reply stated, that he would address you a note, concerning the matter, and urge a decision upon it - Up to the present time, (nearly six months since the ap- plication) I am without information from your Office, that the papers have had any examina- -tion -
I am on you further evidence, of the identity of the applicant, and

respectfully request, that you will communicate your decision on the subject, with as little further delay, as you think the case entitled to.
With respect
Ja s Edwards Esq r Court of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Your obed t Serv t James R. Hitchcock
The above letter remains at this date 1 st Dec r unrec d to, nearly eight months having elapsed since the application was made —
(18) The following is a copy of a deposition, enclosed to Mr Edwards, in the letter of 29 Sept r last, in order that if any doubt existed as to the identity of Robert Fields (the applicant) it might be removed —
— Copy —
State of New York Rockland County } ss.
John Atkins of Haverstraw, in said County being duly sworn Saith; That he is nearly eighty seven years old; That he was born in Somerston, West Chester County, New York, and resided there, until he was about fifty five years of age, when he removed to Haverstraw, of which town he has been an inhabitant ever since; That he was drafted as a waggoner, from the town of Somerston, in the fore part of the Revolutionary War, and served as such, one year — He afterwards served as a volunteer, in the Militia of West Chester County, at different periods during the War, until near its close; That in the course of his service, in said War, he became acquainted with

John Fields and Robert Fields, brothers, who were engaged as musicians, in a Massachusetts Regt, in the continental line, one as a Drummer, and the other as Fifer.
Some years after the close of said War, he saw Robert Fields in New York, from which city he removed to Morris County N. Jersey, and about thirty years ago he came to Paterson, in said State, as this deponent was in- formed and does nearly believe, since which time he has renewed his acquaintance, with said Fields, and has very recently had an interview with him, and conversed on their early expe- rience in the Old War, and of incidents of their youth.
(9) This deponent often saw both, John & Robert Fields, in the service, he thinks in the winter of the "Great Snow", or the winter before that time - And further this de- ponent saith not -
Subscribed by making his John X Atkins his mark, and sworn to this 7 th day of Sept 1888. before me - John A Johnson
Jurice of the peace -
I hereby certify that I have been acquainted, with John Atkins, who has sworn to the within af- fidavit, and that his character for truth and morality is good - Signed John A Johnson.
Attached to the above was the usual seal & certificate of the clerk of the county -

State of New York } Rockland County }
John Adkins of Haverstraw in said County, being duly sworn saith: That he is nearly eighty seven years old; That he was born in Pomerstown, Westchester County N York, and resided there until he was about fifty five years of age, when he removed to Haverstraw, of which town he has been an inhabitant ever since. That he was drafted as a Waggoneer from the town of "Somers," in the fore part of the Revolutionary War, and served as such one year. He afterwards served as a Volunteer in the Militia of Westchester County, at different periods during the War, until near its close. That in the course of his service in said War he became acquainted with John Fields, and Robert Fields, brothers, who were engaged as Musicians in a Massachusetts Regt, in the Continental Arm. One as Drummer & the other a Fifer. Some years after the close of said War, he saw Robert Fields in New York, from which City he removed to Morris County N Jersey and about thirty years ago he came to Patterson in said State as this deponent was informed and does truly believe, since which time he has removed his acquaintance with said Fields, and has very recently had an interview with him, and conversed on their early experience in the old War, and of incidents of their youth. This deponent often saw both John & Robert Fields in the service, he thinks in the winter of the "Great snow," or the winter before that time. And further this deponent saith not
Subscribed by me John his Adkins his mark and sworn to this 18th day of September 1848 before me John A. Johnson justice of the peace

I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with John H. Johnson who has sworn to the within affidavit and that his character for truth and veracity is good
John H. Johnson
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } s.s. ROCKLAND COUNTY. }
I, ISAAC A. BLAUVELT, Clerk of the County of Rockland, do hereby certify that John H. Johnson Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgement of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement a Justice of the peace in and for said County, dwelling in the said County, and duly authorized to take the same, And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 13 th day of September 1848
Isaac A. Blauvelt CLERK.

STATE OF NEW-YORK. CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner , CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas, for the said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That J. M. Sneyd  sworn before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and that his signature thereto are is genuine, as I verily believe.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 2 nd day of Nov 18 49
James Conner Clerk.

Supplementary Declaration
City of New York } p. On this first day of November A.D. 1849, personally appeared, before the subscribing Author- ity, Robert Fields, now a resident of this city, formerly of Paterson N. Jersey, aged 83 years, who after being duly sworn, according to law, makes the following supplementary declaration, to one made by him, on the 5th day of April 1848, in order to obtain the ben- efit of the provisions made by Act of Congress, passed May 15, 1828, and also explanation of certain declara- tions, and statements, said to have been made by him in 1840 & 1846. That he has been and was subject, to a species of Epilepsy or falling sickness, for a great number of years prior to the above named period, which he is advised, was brought on him, by severe labour as a teamster, which together with his former habits of life, induced said disease. That such attacks of falling sickness, caus- ed a complete prostration, of his bodily and mental faculties, for several weeks at a time, and that every attack of said disease, rendered his memory very defective; so much so, as for several weeks at a time, to leave his recollection of the former events of his life, nearly a blank. That formerly, and for a great number of years, he suffered often from this disease, but that of late years, he has been less frequently visited with it, and since he has given up his former occupation of teaming, and changed his habits of life, his mental faculties, have been considerably re- stored, and his memory, of the early events of his life, more distinct, than it has been, for very many years previous to those changes. That a short time before he saw Mr. Gabriels in 1846, he had been pro- strated by a severe attack, of the above mentioned disease, and that he has no recollection, of a single statement he made at the time he made his declaration in 1846, which declaration was presented by Mr. Gabriels. That in regard to his declaration said to have been made in 1840, he has forgotten that he

made one at that time, but if he did, and erred in his statement, of his age as he is told, that he can only account for it by supposing, that he must have been previously suffering by sickness, and that his memory at that time was impaired.
He would further state that he has now, no record of his age, but it was formerly contained in his mother's family bible, which was burned in the conflagration of his mother's house, in the City of New York, in the year 1785, or 1786, and that when Mr. Hitchcock asked him at the time he made his declaration, how old he was, he answered 82, and that on Mr. H's charging him to be very particular, in his statements, he on further reflection, and after conversing with his wife, again stated his age to be 82 years.
That his declaration of 8th April was made with great carefulness, and nothing therein stated, that was not correct, upon the best of my recollection and belief, and that these remarks also apply to my application for a search, made the 24th day of March previous. That he was without a protector at the period of his enlistment, except a Step Father, Thomas Purdy, who had just married his widowed mother, his father Thomas Field, having been slain at the battle of White Plains.
That the said Purdy having joined the Army, and his mother following the same, he had no other resource. That at the time of the Act for the benefit of Revolutionary Soldiers, passed in 1818, he could support himself, without the bounty of Government, and was in comfortable circumstances, since when he has seen many reverses, and is now without resource, and with his aged wife entirely dependent on his friends, for support, and he now urges his claim, to the early attention of the commissioner, and does earnestly hope and trust, that he shall have speedy relief.
Subscribed and sworn before me } this 1 st day of November 1849. }
J. G. Sweeney Commr of Pensions.
Proless J. G. Sweeney

left bounty and state of New York } p- I, James R. Hitchcock of the City of New York, do make oath and say, that the foregoing affidavit of Robert Fields, is an exact copy, word for word, of an affidavit made by him on the twentieth day of June last, and sworn to before R. G. Sweeney, a commissioner of Deeds of this city on the same date, except in sofar, as the date of the foregoing affidavit is changed, and that the affidavit of 20th June last is now lost or mislaid. Subscribed and sworn James R. Hitchcock before me this 1 st day of November 1849.
R. G. Sweeney Comm d of Deeds.
I am personally acquainted with James R. Hitchcock & upon perfect confidence in what he shall, or does represent
J. H. Tallmadge
New York Nov 2 nd 1849

City, County and State of New York } ss.
I, Letitia Ann Cushing, of the City of New York, hereby depose and say, that I am the daughter of Mrs Mary Patterson, of the age of 24 years, and have known Robert Fields, and Letitia his wife, from my earliest remembrance. That Robert Fields has been subject to attacks of Epilepsy or falling sickness, for a great number of years, and was subject to them when I was a child.
That his habits, were at times intemperate, until within a few years previous to this date. That for two or three years past, he has not been afflicted with this complaint, in consequence of which his memory has much improved.
That she knows Mr & Mrs Fields, intimately, and their characters for integrity and veracity are unimpeachable, and they would not knowingly, state an untruth, in the opinion of this deponent. Letitia Ann Cushing
Sworn before me this 1 st day of November 1849
J. G. Sweeney Comm r of Deeds

State of New York
City & County of New York p: I do hereby certify that from my acquaintance with the within named Letitia Ann Cushing, who resides in my immediate neighborhood and from inquiries made by me concerning her, I am satisfied that she is a woman of integrity and veracity.
H. L. Secor Comm of Deeds

State of New Jersey } Passaic County ss. } Be it remembered, that on this fifth day of April in the year 1848, Personally appeared before me Passaic Superior Safford, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, Robert Fields of Paterson, in said County, aged eighty two years, who being by me duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the ben- efit, of the Act of Congress, passed 15 th May 1828.
That, he enlisted in the Army, of the United States, for and during the War of the Revolution.
Said enlistment took place, about the begin- ning of the year 1780, with an officer he now thinks, by the name of Porter, in the company, of a Cap- tain or Colonel Smith, and that his whole service, was in the 6 th Regiment, of the Massachusetts Line, but he thinks, now, that but during a part, of the time of his service, in said Regiment, it was com- manded, by a Colonel Smith, but is not certain, that he commanded the whole time or not.
He was born in Bedford, Westchester County, State of New York, but at the beginning of the War, here- sided with his Father, at Crum Pond, in said County, from which place, his father Thomas Fields, was draf- ted into the Militia, and was killed at the battle of White Plains. More than a year, after the death of his father, his mother married a soldier by the name of Thomas Purdy, who was attached, to the same Regiment, in which he was enlisted. And the said Purdy died the year before the close of the War, near New Windsor, Orange County, New York. This declarant enlisted, as a musician in said Regiment, and served the first year as Fifer.

but after that time, owing to a Phthisick, or Asthma with which, he was afflicted, he served as a Drummer, until he received his discharge. He was first stationed, at a place called Gallows Hill, above Peekskill.
The next campaign, was at Camp Hill, and also at or near West Point, and in the neighbourhood of Haverstraw Bay, in Rockland County. His last year's service was at the Gantament, about two miles, back of New Windsor, Orange County, at which place he was discharged, he thinks, in July 1783.
His discharge was lost or burned, in his mother's house in the year 1785 or 1786, who was then married to a man by the name of Joseph Conway.
The house that was burned, he thinks, was situated in Roosevelt Street, in the City of New York.
He has no recollection of claiming or selling, his bounty land, due him from the United States.
His memory, especially of names and dates, is very defective, and has been so for many years, in consequence, of the falling sickness, with which he has been afflicted, for more than thirty years past.
He hereby relinquishes, every claim, whatever, to a pension, or an annuity, except the present, and declares his name is not, on the Pension Roll, of any agency in any State.
Sworn, and subscribed to, at Paterson, the day and year, first above written, before me.
Robert Field
The word "Inferior" interlined before signing Penguin Sanford Judge
I hereby certify that I verily believe that the above deponent Robert Field, has served in the Revolutionary War, with Great Britain, as above stated, that I have been personally acquainted with Robert Field,

for a number of years, and that by reputation he is a man of excellent morals, and undoubted veracity, and that from bodily infirmity he is unable to appear in Court. Perigine Sandford Judge (Patent Paterson 5th April 1848)
State of New Jersey County of Passaic p. 3
I, John Keenan
Clerk of the County of Passaic, do hereby certify that, Perigine Sandford is a Judge of the inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County aforesaid, and that he was duly authorized, to take the foregoing deposition, that I know his handwriting, and am satisfied, that the signatures purporting to be his to the foregoing, deposition and certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my office, this 12 th day of April, A.D. eighteen hundred, and forty eight. John Keenan Clerk
Justice of the Peace. also that I know the handwriting of the said Perigine Sandford and that he was duly authorized to take the foregoing deposition. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Paterson this 12 th day of April A.D. 1848 John Keenan Clerk

A We John Colt and Philimon Dickerson residents of Paterson New Jersey, hereby certify that we have known Robert Fields for many years, and that his character, for veracity and integrity, is unexceptionable; that we believe his statement, as to his age and services in the War of the Revolution, and do not believe, that he would intentionally make any misstatement whatever. Paterson 5 th April 1848
J. Colt.
Ph. Dickerson
State of New Jersey Passaic County.
I Simeon Hart one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County do hereby certify that I have known Robert Fields for more than twenty years and would have the utmost confidence in anything he may say and if he made any statement contrary to the fact it must be through mistake the above named Persons John Colt and Ph. Dickerson are gentlemen of the highest standing and would not in my opinion risk their names to any thing not correct.
Given under my hand and seal this 12 th Day of April AD 1848
Simeon Hart Justice of the Peace
State of New Jersey, Passaic County ss. I John Keene Clerk of the County of Passaic aforesaid do certify that Simeon Hart is a justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn and now legally qualified to act as such

Justice of the Peace. also that I know the hand writing of the said Simon Hart and truly believe that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at Salem this 12 th day of April A.D. 1848
John Reuben Lusk

State of New Jersey ( ss. On the fifth day Passaic County ) of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Passaic in the State of New Jersey now sitting James Fields of Paterson New Jersey. Says that he is aged sixty eight or sixty nine years, who being sworn according to law on his oath says that he was born in the month of June 1770 or 1771 as he has understood from his mother who is now deceased: Has no records of his age: understood that his mother had a record of his age which was destroyed by a fire in New York that he was at West Point during the Revolution and was living at that time with his mother in the barracks at West Point. That he remembers seeing his brother Robert Fields beating the drum at West Point. That he wore a cap and was dressed in Uniform. That he remembers after wards that they left there and went up the North River below Newburgh New York where the army were encamped and that they remained at this place

for some time: recollects that he saw at that place his mother frequently beating on the drum. Has been frequently at West Point and New Windsor since the Revolutionary War and cannot be mistaken as to the places. That after the close of the War: His mother left then and went to the City of New York where they reside. That his Brother Robert did not go with them down to New York but that he always understood that he was learning the Cooper's trade —
Has heard his mother speak of her getting a right for land for her Brother Robert. And that he understood from her that she had sold the land Right for land. Deponent has resided in Paterson since the year 1817. where his family resides.
He has a son who is now in his forti- eth year and who also resides in Paterson — Deponent has under- stood from his mother and his Brother that his father was killed at the battle of White Plains in West Chester County —
Deponent believes from his own age that his brother Robert is now seventy two years of age or very older.
Then this deponent James his Fields taken & sworn this day & year mark aforesaid in open Court
Geo. A. Ryerson Clk

New Jersey District
In the matter of } Application of } Examiner } Robert Field for } Petitioner } Pension }

Supplemental Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed in 1828 or any other Act that may apply to his case
State of New Jersey
County of Sussex - ss On this 6 th day of June 1846 before the District Court of the United States for the District of N. J. personally appeared Robert Fields a resident of Patterson in said county aged 85 years who being duly sworn according to law doth in open court make the following declaration in order to obtain a pension. That his Father Thomas Fields was a soldier in the Revolution and was killed at the battle of White Plains. This Deponent cannot state positively whether or not his Father was in the regular or Militia Service but thinks the former. This Deponent further saith that while the Army was in that vicinity his Mother with her family resided at White Plains and that about a year after the death of his Father, her Mother married Thomas Purdy who was then a soldier in the 6 th Massachusetts Line. That after said mar- riage the said Purdy induced this De- ponent to enlist in the same Regiment which he did and served during the whole war. This Deponent further saith that his Brother John Fields had previous- ly enlisted in the same Regiment who likewise served during the war but who is since deceased. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Robert Fields
Ph: Dickerson Judge Dist. Ct. of U.S. for New Jersey District

I do hereby certify that I have known Robert Frazier the within applicant for more than Twenty years last past. During which time he has borne a good character for honesty, integrity and veracity.
Thos. Dickerson Judge of Dist. Court of U States for Dist. of New Jersey.
June 6. 1846.

County of Cape May State of New Jersey 34
Personally appeared before the District Court of the U.S. for the District of N.J. Simon Hart aged 68 years who being duly sworn on his oath deponeth and saith that he has been intimately acquainted with Robt Field as who is an applicant for a pension for 20 yrs and during all that time he has been informed by the said Robt Field and believed and now believes that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War This Deponent further saith that the said Field is and always has been during the knowledge of this Deponent a man of integrity, veracity and high respectability and further saith not.
Sworn & Subscribed this 6th day of June 1846 in open court
Ph. Dickerson Judge of the Dist. Ct. of U. States for the District of New Jersey
Simon Hart 5
I do hereby certify that the above named Deponent Simon Hart is a person of credibility.
Ph. Dickerson Judge June 6th 1846.

County of Sussex State of New Jersey
Personally appeared before the District Court of the U.S. for the District of N.J. B. Vanderwood of full age who being duly sworn according to law deposes and saith that about the year 1840 Robt Field of Patterson made application to this Department to apply for a pension for the said Field. That to the best of this Deponent's memory the said Field then stated that that his Father was killed at the battle of White Plains and that his Mother subsequently married a soldier of the name of Dwyer. This Deponent further saith that at that time he was entirely ignorant of the fact that a list of the names of those entitled to pension had been published but affirms that the facts stated in the Declaration then made were obtained from Field himself. And further saith as
Ph: Dickerson Judge of the Dist. Court of the U.S. for the Dist. of N.J.
B. Vanderwood
I hereby certify that Benjamin Vanderwood is a man of veracity & entitled to full credit.
June 6. 1846
Ph: Dickerson Judge

I Edu d N. Dickerson. Clerk of the District Court of The United States, in and for The District of New Jersey, do certify that the declarations of Robert Field the affidavit of Simon Hart and of B. N. Vanderwood were made in open court before Philemon Dickerson Judge of said Court, and that the same are made in due form of Law
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the Court at Paterson, this 10th day of June A.D. 1846
Edu d N. Dickerson
Clerk Dist Court NJ
W. Jones Dist

Robert Fields -
N.Y.
Act. P. June '32
Adm. Cyrus Munroe
#88 00 p m
On 4 March 1831
James R. Butchcock
New York H. R. Dickerson City
H. R.

State of New Jersey } ss Passaic County } Attest the fifth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty four personally appeared Simon Hart in the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Passaic and State of New Jersey now sitting Simon Hart aged sixty one will be sixty two in July next who being duly sworn on his oath saith that he is acquainted with Robert Fieldes the applicant for a pension that his acquaintance commenced with him about forty years ago when he resided at Oxford in the County of Sussex in the state of New Jersey. That defendant has resided for the last fifteen years at Paterson New Jersey. That the said Robert Fieldes has always sustained an unblemished character for truth and integrity.

wherever he has known him either in super or Katusas: And that this deponent would place full confidence in any statement made by the said Robert Duda.
Taken and sworn the day and year aforesaid in open court Geo. A. Ryan Clerk
Simon Hart

State of New Jersey } ss. On the fifth - day Passaic County } of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Passaic in the State of New Jersey now sitting John Colt of Paterson New Jersey who being duly sworn on his oath says that he is acquainted with Robert Fields the applicant for a Per- mission under the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832: That he has been well acquainted with the said Robert Fields for twenty- — years upwards That he has frequently been in the employment of Defendant as also in that he has during this time always sustained a good character for truth and integrity: And that the defendant would believe without any hesitation any statement or declaration of the said Robert Fields which is not improbable not self that the said Robert Fields is a just person and industrious man and a person of very few words. Defendant further says that he would suppose from his personal appearance that he was a man upwards of seventy years of age. Sworn and subscribed at Paterson } M c Clintock New Jersey the day and year aforesaid } Dated } Geo. A. Ryerson Clk

I George A. Ryerson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Passaic in the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Robert Niclas for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this fiftieth day of May A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty.
Geo. A. Ryerson